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Trifolium sp.

Costanoan Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of foliage used or foliage eaten as a purgative.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Trifolium sp.

Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Foliage used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Trillium chloropetalum (Torr.) T.J. Howell
Giant Wakerobin
USDA TRCHC
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of heated plant applied to the chest for chest pains.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28
Typha latifolia L.
Broadleaf Cattail
USDA TYLA
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Pollen used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Typha latifolia L.
Broadleaf Cattail
USDA TYLA
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Roots used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Typha latifolia L.
Broadleaf Cattail
USDA TYLA
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Shoots used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Food, Bread & Cake
Kernels roasted or ground into flour for cakes.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten raw or boiled.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Burning leaf smoke used to drive ground squirrels from burrows.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Other, Incense & Fragrance
Leaves hung in bunches to freshen air.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Other, Insecticide
Burning leaf smoke used to rid one of fleas.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 7
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
USDA UMCAC
Costanoan Other, Insecticide
Burning leaf smoke used to rid one of fleas.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Urtica sp.
Nettle
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Leaves used to strike aching joints 'to reduce the pain.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 21
Urtica sp.
Nettle
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used for hives.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 21
Urtica sp.
Nettle
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of plant used for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 21
Urtica sp.
Nettle
Costanoan Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Leaves used to strike aching joints 'to reduce the pain.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 21
Vaccinium ovatum Pursh
Evergreen Huckleberry
USDA VAOV2
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Raw fruit used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 252
Verbena lasiostachys Link
Western Vervain
USDA VELA
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of plant used for fevers and 'fever of the stomach.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15
Verbena lasiostachys Link
Western Vervain
USDA VELA
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of plant used for 'fever of the stomach.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15
Verbena lasiostachys Link
Western Vervain
USDA VELA
Costanoan Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of plant used for typhoid fever.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15
Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
Giant Vetch
USDA VINIG
Costanoan Drug, Laxative
Decoction of roots used as a laxative.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
Giant Vetch
USDA VINIG
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Foliage used as camouflage during deer hunting.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Viola sp.
Blue Violet
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant juice used as a salve and poultice of boiled plants applied to sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Vitis californica Benth.
California Wild Grape
USDA VICA5
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Raw fruits used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251
Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
USDA WYAN
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pounded root lather used to draw blisters.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
USDA WYAN
Costanoan Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Poultice of pounded root lather used for lung problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
USDA WYAN
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds eaten in pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
USDA WYAN
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Raw stems used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Xanthium strumarium L.
Rough Cockleburr
USDA XASTS
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of seeds used for bladder ailments.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28
Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Canada Cockleburr
USDA XASTC
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds eaten in pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255